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555 Modules
  • Three modules with similar features:
    Astable:
    A variable frequency pulse output.
    Applications: Flashing lamps and running motors intermittently.

    Monostable:
    Variable time delay output triggered from a push switch.
    Applications: ‘Push-to-operate’ system in models at exhibitions

    Bistable:
    An output that toggles on and off upon the action of two push switches.
    Applications: Motor auto-reversing at the each end of a mechanisms travel
  • Digital output can be used as input to other logic ICs
  • Transistor output can be used to drive motors
  • Output status LED (can be disabled)
  • Smoothing capacitor (can be disabled)
  • Supplied with assortment of timing components
  • No soldering required:  All connections are made via screw terminals
  • Easy fixing to Meccano parts
  • Power supply: 3V to 15V DC
  • Output current: 250mA @ 5V
  • Various lengths; 65 (W mm)   2.5 (W inches)   5 (W Meccano holes)

Download the 555 Astable Module Datasheet:   Page 1   Page 2
Download the 555 Monostable Module Datasheet:   Page 1   Page 2
Download the 555 Bistable Module Datasheet:   Page 1   Page 2

M5AM 555 Astable Module
M5MM 555 Monostable Module
M5BM555 Bistable Module

£8
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555 Astable Module.  Click on a picture to enlarge it


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